Professionally construct, render, animate, and simulate 3D models. Prepare models for 3D printing and CNC manufacturing. All important functions are explained step by step using practical examples.

With the cloud-based CAD/CAM software system Fusion 360, you can quickly and easily create professional 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings, preparing them for CNC machining and 3D printing. This book provides a practical introduction to the key features of this comprehensive software. The author focuses on the following topics:

• Sketching 3D models in two dimensions and creating them from the sketch
• Solid, surface, freeform, and mesh modeling
• Deriving 2D manufacturing drawings with annotations and parts lists
• Rendering, animating components and assemblies, and simulating mechanisms
• Creating manufacturing data for 3D printers and CNC machining machines (such as CNC milling, CNC turning, and laser cutting)
• Designing electronic circuit diagrams and deriving PCB layouts in 2D and 3D

All functions and workflows are demonstrated and practiced step by step. Numerous practical examples help to understand and internalize the various techniques. After reading this book, you will be well-equipped to create individual 3D models and the corresponding manufacturing data, as well as to implement your own projects.

Contents include:

• Installation and user interface
• Sketch creation
• 3D modeling with solids, surfaces, freeform elements, and meshes
• Deriving drawings
• Simulation
• Assemblies with joints
• Animation and rendering
• Sheet metal constructions
• 3D printing and CNC machining (milling, turning, drilling, and cutting)
• Electronic circuit diagrams and PCB layout (2D/3D)
• Numerous practical examples.